About the Role
As a People Operations Intern, you will collaborate with our People & Culture Team and work closely with the People Operations Manager and Chief People Officer. Your responsibilities encompass a range of tasks related to employee onboarding, scheduling, and payroll administration.
Responsibilities
- Act as a liaison during the onboarding process, maintaining confidentiality and fostering employee confidence.
- Assist in payroll data entry and maintenance, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Communicate with department staff and part-time employees via email, text, and in-person meetings.
- Support scheduling efforts by finding coverage for recess and after school programs and maintaining up-to-date information in our scheduling platform (Paycom).
- Collaborate with the People Operations Manager to optimize staffing models and program placements for maximum efficiency.
- Contribute to data collection and analysis efforts to inform staffing decisions and enhance program effectiveness.
- Support the monthly reporting process, including tracking data for shifts worked and staff absences.
- Connect with other interns from all departments to learn more about the organization and business operations.
- Participate in cohort discussions to connect and network with the team throughout the internship.
Requirements
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Proven problem-solving skills and a proactive, innovative mindset.
- Excellent communication abilities, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in office productivity tools and scheduling platforms.
- Adaptability to fast-paced environments and changing priorities.
- Passion for youth development and the organization's mission.
- Proactive problem-solver with excellent communication and organization skills.
- Willingness to adapt to various tasks.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, embodying an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Regular communication with managers and participation in company-wide channels and meetings are essential.
Skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Confidentiality
- Attention to detail
- Office productivity tools
- Scheduling platforms
- Payroll administration
- Data entry
- Data analysis
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- In-person
- Internship
Experience Level
- Intern
Salary/Compensations
- Unpaid opportunities for first term Interns
- Potential opportunities to extend for a second term, paid internship
- Class credit where applicable
About the Company
- Kids in the Game sport and enrichment-based programs can be found in schools and communities across New York City, serving thousands of children every year.
- Our goal is to provide positive experiences and opportunities through sports and creative play.
- We inspire kids to embrace new experiences, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and build integrity.
- Our work is focused on achieving four ultimate impacts: Enhancing emotional intelligence, Creating a positive sense of self, Developing NYC into the nation’s top talent hub, Integrating our communities.
- We are a Certified B Corporation and we’re committed to doing business for good.
- We are striving every day to have a positive impact on the lives of our youth, and we believe that it all starts with being the best part of their day.
- We offer seasonal internships throughout the year.
- Internships are typically 14-18 weeks long.
- We welcome you into an engaging and spirited environment that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, communication, and collaboration.
- We foster an inclusive environment where our team members feel respected by and connected to one another.
- We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and passions of our employees, and we look forward to adding new personalities to our team.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all of our interns and employees.
- We recruit candidates from across the city, state, and country, from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- We have developed partnerships with organizations that allow us to target our hiring practices to include chronically discriminated against or low-income groups, and improve their access to high-quality employment opportunities.
